Abstract: Computerized and gaming table versions of a blackjack game with bonus bets is provided where a player plays a one-on-one blackjack game against the dealer with the option to place bonus bets. Several bonus bets which can be placed by the player include: one pair; the value of the player's first two dealt cards (the player can bet on the value being 17, 18, 19, 20 or 21 (blackjack); the value of the player's first two dealt cards total 17 or 18; the value of the player's first two dealt cards total 18 or 19; the value of the player's first two dealt cards total 20 or 21; and the value of the player's first two dealt cards total a number from 17 to 20.

Abstract: A device for playing a bingo-style game including an input device for receiving user inputs; a display for displaying a graphic user interface (GUI); and a processor. The GUI includes a five column by five row random number display matrix; five display regions; and a plurality of user-actuatable icons. The processor includes a first random number generator for generating five sets of random numbers for display by the five column by five row random number display matrix, in which the five sets of random numbers are grouped in a predetermined range. The processor also includes a second random number generator which responds to the user inputs corresponding to actuation of the actuation icon by the user for generating a sixth set of random numbers for display by the five display regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for playing a betting game in which a player selects at least one betting line. The player-selected betting lines correspond to particular cells on a game board. Each cell on the game board is assigned a randomly selected spinner icon. The spinner icons within cells corresponding to a selected betting line are evaluated to determine if a winning condition as defined in a payout table has been achieved. A winning condition occurs when a predetermined minimum number of identical icons in the one or more player-selected betting lines are displayed. If a bonus feature icon is displayed by at least one of the cells, a bonus feature is automatically activated enabling the player to earn additional winnings. The present invention may be configured as a slot machine and provided within a gaming establishment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for playing a betting game in which a player selects at least one betting line. The player-selected betting lines correspond to particular cells on a game board. Each cell on the game board is assigned a randomly selected spinner icon. The spinner icons within cells corresponding to a selected betting line are evaluated to determine if a winning condition as defined in a payout table has been achieved. A winning condition occurs when a predetermined minimum number of identical icons in the one or more player-selected betting lines are displayed. The present invention may be configured as a slot machine and provided within a gaming establishment. Additionally, the present invention is also configurable as an online betting game playable over a network or as a user-installable program installable on a personal computer or other such computing device.

Abstract: A bingo-style/trivia game in a game show or computer game format is provided. In accordance with the method, at least two players compete to match numbers on a game board and to correctly answer questions. The player who has the most points at the end of one-to-one contestant rounds then plays a bonus round.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for playing a betting game in which a player selects at least one betting line. The player-selected betting lines correspond to particular cells on a game board. Each cell on the game board is assigned a randomly selected spinner icon. The spinner icons within cells corresponding to a selected betting line are evaluated to determine if a winning condition as defined in a payout table has been achieved. A winning condition occurs when a predetermined minimum number of identical icons in the one or more player-selected betting lines are displayed. If a bonus feature icon is displayed by at least one of the cells, a bonus feature is automatically activated enabling the player to earn additional winnings. The present invention may be configured as a slot machine and provided within a gaming establishment.

Abstract: An electronic video game is provided which includes a display for displaying a set of game icons by a matrix, and at least one of an icon from a set of matching icons matching the set of game icons and an icon from a set of special icons during each round of the game. The special icons impart predetermined benefits and detriments to a player. At least one processor is provided for determining at least one of a matching condition and a special condition during play of each round. The matching condition is determined if the at least one displayed icon is an icon from the set of matching icons and the at least one displayed icon is matched with a corresponding icon of the set of game icons by the player. The special condition is determined if the at least one displayed icon is an icon from the set of special icons. The at least one processor determines a winning condition based on the matched set of game icons and calculates a score accordingly.

Abstract: Computerized and gaming table versions of a blackjack game with bonus bets is provided where a player plays a one-on-one blackjack game against the dealer with the option to place bonus bets. Several bonus bets which can be placed by the player include: three-of-a-kind (the player's first two dealt cards and the dealer's up card are taken into consideration); the player's first two dealt cards are red; the player's first two dealt cards are black; the player's first two dealt cards and the dealer's up card are red; the player's first two dealt cards and the dealer's up card are black; the value of the player's first two dealt cards is less than 13 points; and the value of the player's first two dealt cards (the player can bet on the value being 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or 21 (blackjack)).

Abstract: A method of playing a bingo-style/word game in a game show or computer game format is provided. In accordance with the method, at least two players compete to correctly guess a puzzle phrase by alternately taking turns to reveal hidden clue words on a game board. A player who correctly guesses the puzzle phrase is awarded.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for playing a betting game in which a player selects at least one betting line. The player-selected betting lines correspond to particular cells on a game board. Each cell on the game board is assigned a randomly selected spinner icon. The spinner icons within cells corresponding to a selected betting line are evaluated to determine if a winning condition as defined in a payout table has been achieved. A winning condition occurs when a predetermined minimum number of identical icons in the one or more player-selected betting lines are displayed. The present invention may be configured as a slot machine and provided within a gaming establishment. Additionally, the present invention is also configurable as an online betting game playable over a network or as a user-installable program installable on a personal computer or other such computing device.

Abstract: A method of playing a bingo-style/word game in a game show or computer game format is provided. In accordance with the method, at least two players compete to correctly guess a puzzle phrase by alternately taking turns to reveal hidden clue words on a game board. A player who correctly guesses the puzzle phrase is awarded.

Abstract: The method of the present invention involves a card game in which one or two rows of cards are dealt to a player. The player makes a wager to elect to play one or more sub-hands to be constructed from the one or two rows of cards dealt. In the basic game, sub-hands are constructed column-by-column whereby in a first column, a player selects none or one of the cards from the first column of the at least two rows of dealt cards for entry into a first sub-hand. The process is repeated for further elected sub-hands whereby the selection process is independent in each sub-hand. Additional cards are dealt from the deck for non-selected positions in the elected sub-hands. The poker hand ranking of each sub-hand is determined. The player is then paid for any winning poker hands based on a predetermined ranking table and the amount of the player's wager.

Abstract: A method for playing a game is provided, the method including the steps of (a) providing a game board including a matrix having a plurality of elements; (b) providing a plurality of markers; (c) marking at least one element of the plurality of elements using at least one marker of the plurality of markers upon receiving at least one input; (d) unmarking a set of elements of the plurality of elements upon meeting a first predetermined condition; (e) terminating the game upon meeting a second predetermined condition; and (f) repeating steps (b)-(d) if the second predetermined condition is not met. Furthermore, a gaming device for playing the game as an interactive computerized game is provided, where the gaming device includes a processor configured to enable game play.

Abstract: A method is provided for playing an interactive computerized game, the game including multiple rounds. The method includes the steps of providing a first set of game input having at least one element of a predetermined type, playing a first round of the game including the steps of processing at least the first set of game input in accordance with a first set of game rules, and generating a set of first round output having elements of the predetermined type, providing at least a portion of the elements of the predetermined type of the set of first round output as a second set of game input to a second round of the game, and playing the second round including the step of processing at least the second set of game input in accordance with a second set of game rules. In a preferred embodiment, the game rounds include at least video adaptations of keno, poker, and high-low.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a single- or multi-player interactive bingo-style game. The system includes an input device for receiving a player's inputs, a display for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI), and a processor for controlling the operations of the game according to a set of game rules. The system is preferably implemented as a combination of hardware and software. It is further contemplated that the system can also be implemented over a network, such as the Internet, for allowing players in remote locations to play the game.

Abstract: A method of playing a bingo-style/word game in a game show or computer game format is provided. In accordance with the method, at least two players compete to correctly guess a puzzle phrase by alternately taking turns to reveal hidden clue words on a game board. A player who correctly guesses the puzzle phrase is awarded.

Abstract: The method of the present invention involves a card game in which two rows of cards are dealt to a player. Player is then provided the option to interchange cards in these hands with cards in the deck. The player makes a wager to elect to play one or more sub-hands to be constructed from the two rows of cards dealt. In one version of the game, sub-hands are constructed column-by-column whereby in a first column, a player selects none or one of the cards from the first column of the at least two rows of dealt cards for entry into a first sub-hand. The process is repeated for further elected sub-hands whereby the selection process is independent in each sub-hand. Additional cards are dealt from the deck for non-selected positions in the elected sub-hands. The poker hand ranking of each sub-hand is determined.

Abstract: The method of the present invention involves a card game in which one or two rows of cards are dealt to a player. The player makes a wager to elect to play one or more sub-hands to be constructed from the one or two rows of cards dealt. In the basic game, sub-hands are constructed column-by-column whereby in a first column, a player selects none or one of the cards from the first column of the at least two rows of dealt cards for entry into a first sub-hand. The process is repeated for further elected sub-hands whereby the selection process is independent in each sub-hand. Additional cards are dealt from the deck for non-selected positions in the elected sub-hands. The poker hand ranking of each sub-hand is determined. The player is then paid for any winning poker hands based on a predetermined ranking table and the amount of the player's wager.

Abstract: A method of playing a bingo-style/word game in a game show or computer game format is provided. In accordance with the method, at least two players compete to correctly guess a puzzle phrase by alternately taking turns to reveal hidden clue words on a game board. A player who correctly guesses the puzzle phrase is awarded.

Abstract: A computer-based system and method allow at least one player to play a poker-like game using a computer. A processor processes inputs through a graphic user interface (GUI). A display displays the GUI, including: a five column by five row display matrix, in which each column and row combination includes a matrix display region defining a block of the display matrix; five selectable display regions, each selectable display region corresponding to each column of the display matrix; and a plurality of user-actuatable icons, including an actuation icon. A selectable symbol generator responds to the user inputs by randomly generating selectable symbols corresponding to poker playing cards for display. The processor causes a selected symbol to be displayed in a selected matrix display region of the display matrix, and determines whether the display matrix displays a combination of symbols corresponding to a poker hand condition. The processor generates a score for each user.